Public bathrooms are not known for being the cleanest or the most stylish. But if you're in search of the poshest potties in the US, look no further than the America's Best Restroom contest, a competition that the corporate supplies company Cintas has held annually since 2002.

"While the contest is a bit quirky and fun, it also promotes a serious message: restrooms matter to the public, and how a business maintains its facilities is a direct reflection of its commitment to customer service," Sean Mulcahey, marketing manager for facility services at Cintas, told INSIDER. "We created the contest to celebrate businesses that go the extra mile to provide their guests with a unique, pleasant, and memorable restroom experience."

Keep reading to see the contest's 10 finalists, which represent restrooms from Chicago, Illinois, to San Francisco, California.

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The women's restroom at Barrio, a Mexican restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, has fun features like a disco ball and brightly colored wallpaper.

The women's restroom at Barrio in Chicago, Illinois.
Courtesy of Cintas

The restrooms at Green Bay Botanical Garden in Green Bay, Wisconsin, are situated in a woodsy building appropriately called the "Hobbit House."

"The winner is based purely on the number of votes they receive from the general public," Mulcahey said. "We encourage everyone to vote daily for their favorite finalist to help them win the grand prize and title."

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Part of Hilton's Curio Collection, Hotel La Jolla in La Jolla, California, boasts restrooms on its 11th floor that offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

A restroom at California's Hotel La Jolla.
Courtesy of Cintas

Once a winner is selected, Cintas holds a ceremony to honor the owner of the facility with a plaque and a $2,500 check redeemable for facility services or restroom cleaning.

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The restrooms at Mi Vida, a Mexican restaurant in Washington DC, are accented with vibrant doors and hand-stenciled floors that pay homage to Mexican folk art.

A restroom at Mi Vida in Washington, DC.
Courtesy of Cintas

Mulcahey says that the contest affords national exposure to finalists and winners, resulting in increased traffic and business.

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At Morgan Manufacturing, an event space in Chicago, Illinois, the restrooms epitomize industrial-chic with chandeliers crafted from repurposed pipes and crystals.

A restroom at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago, Illinois.
Courtesy of Cintas

"Some finalists reported becoming the 'potty talk' of the town," he said.

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The Mud House, a café in St. Louis, Missouri, has a quirky restroom decorated with classic board games.

The restroom at The Mud House in St. Louis, Missouri.
Courtesy of Cintas

Past winners include facilities at theaters, museums, and even airports.

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The walls, floors, and ceilings of the restrooms at The Progress, a New American restaurant in San Francisco, California, glisten with 250 pounds of glitter.

A restroom at The Progress in San Francisco, California.
Courtesy of Cintas